SOUTH CHINA RESTAURANT
dba SOUTH CHINA RESTAURANT INC
About this restaurant
South China Restaurant is a 72-seat Chinese dining establishment located at 5550 Flamingo Road in Cooper City. According to online sources, the restaurant has been recognized as one of the premier Chinese dining experiences in South Florida. The restaurant operates Monday through Thursday from 11:00 am to 9:00 pm, Friday through Saturday until 10:00 pm, and offers both dine-in and takeout options.
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Food Safety Grade
Poor
Based on DBPR food inspection reports from the last 36 months. Complaint inspections are excluded. This is not an official DBPR grade.
Location
- Address
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5550 FLAMINGO RD
COOPER CITY, FL 33330-2700 - Phone
- 954.434.6568
- DBPR District
- District 2 — Fort Lauderdale (licenses expire December)
- County (Region Code)
- Indian River (code 31)
- Seating
- 72 seats
License
- License Number
- SEA1612266
- Establishment Type
- Seating Restaurant
- Base Risk Level
- License Expiry
- Dec 1, 2026
- Last Inspection
- Mar 12, 2026
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Mar 12, 2026
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Administrative complaint recommended | ||||||
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Violations Found
H · V03
Employee health reporting
Employee not reporting symptoms of illness
H · V06
Handwashing facilities
Inadequate handwashing facilities
H · V08
×4
Proper hand/arm washing
Improper hand and arm washing technique
H · V10
×4
Approved food source
Food from unapproved or unknown source
H · V14
Food contact surfaces
Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized
I · V29
Proper sewage disposal
Improper sewage or waste water disposal
I · V36
Proper ventilation
Inadequate ventilation and lighting
Class: Food
Visit ID: 13550408
PDA Verified
Type: Routine - Food
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Oct 16, 2025
Callback
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Call Back - Complied | ||||||
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Violations Found
H · V14
Food contact surfaces
Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized
H · V22
Consumer advisory
No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods
I · V35
Single-use items
Single-use items improperly reused
I · V36
Proper ventilation
Inadequate ventilation and lighting
Class: Food
Visit ID: 13550122
PDA Verified
Type: Routine - Food
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Oct 15, 2025
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Warning Issued | ||||||
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Violations Found
H · V01
Management awareness
Person in charge not present or not performing duties
H · V02
Employee health policy
No employee health policy or inadequate policy
H · V03
Employee health reporting
Employee not reporting symptoms of illness
H · V08
×3
Proper hand/arm washing
Improper hand and arm washing technique
H · V10
×2
Approved food source
Food from unapproved or unknown source
H · V12
×2
Shell stock requirements
Inadequate shell stock identification/records
H · V14
Food contact surfaces
Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized
H · V22
×3
Consumer advisory
No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods
H · V23
Chemical properly stored
Toxic chemicals improperly stored or labeled
I · V29
Proper sewage disposal
Improper sewage or waste water disposal
I · V35
Single-use items
Single-use items improperly reused
I · V36
×2
Proper ventilation
Inadequate ventilation and lighting
Class: Food
Visit ID: 10873559
PDA Verified
Type: Routine - Food
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